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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.92, 638.04 and 395.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.92, 638.04 and 395.92 is: 593.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.92 : 638.04 = 395.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.92/638.04 = 395.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.92x = 638.04 × 395.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.92x = 252,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,612.80/425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.10

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